Environmental Scientist
Delphinus Engineering, Inc.Role Overview
Delphinus Engineering, Inc. is hiring a mid-level Environmental Scientist. This is a internship role in Bethesda. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Description
LOCATION: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock, West Bethesda, MD
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and characterize data on Armed Forces vessels and incidental liquid discharges from those vessels to determine their chemical, physical, and biological composition.
- Review and interpret federal laws and regulations and translate their requirements to include drafting and editing compliance documents and other rulemaking documentation.
- Review and evaluate credibility of technical reports on a wide range of Navy-relevant topics
- Draft and review comprehensive technical reports and briefings to support compliance with federal discharge regulations.
- Potentially conduct scientific assessments and data analysis to determine the projected environmental impact of liquid discharges on marine, estuarine, and freshwater ecosystems.
- Assess the technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, safety, and operational mission impact of integrating discharge mitigation technologies aboard Armed Forces vessels.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science-based discipline, with preference given to biology, chemistry, environmental, mechanical, systems, or naval-based specialties
- Master’s degree preferred
- 2+ years of internship or professional experience
Requirements
- The candidate must have high attention to detail in reading and comprehending regulatory and technical language.
- The candidate must have strong report writing and technical editing skills, with preference given to those with prior experience with federal documentation.
- The candidate must be willing to develop foundational informational literacy skills on a broad range of technical topics and knowledge management skills for both historical and future archives.
- The candidate must have excellent communication skills to effectively transmit nuanced findings with team members, technical experts, and other mixed audiences.
- Ability to learn quickly and demonstrate a strong, professional and motivational attitude.
- Ability to work simultaneously on multiple, complex projects with short deadlines and quick, short turn-around tasks while still producing high quality work.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment that includes colleagues, other support contractors, and Government personnel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and TEAMS.
SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $95,000 per year
In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, educational background; relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors; and geographic location.
Req Number SCI-26-00001
About the Organization Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.
Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.
Company Benefits*:
- Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
- Company paid Dental and Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
- Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid
- Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
- Paid time off with company holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Environmental Scientist position at Delphinus Engineering, Inc.?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Delphinus Engineering, Inc.. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Environmental Scientist position at Delphinus Engineering, Inc. located?
This position is based in Bethesda. Delphinus Engineering, Inc. has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Environmental Scientist at Delphinus Engineering, Inc. earn?
Delphinus Engineering, Inc. has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Environmental Scientist role at Delphinus Engineering, Inc. posted?
This role was posted on May 22, 2026 (18 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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